Savor the joy of Spring time, when young and old alike feel the allure of the outdoors, with the sweet, gentle scent of cherry blossoms.

The custom of cherry blossom viewing took hold during the Edo Period. The somei-yoshino cherry tree, seen in groves throughout Japan today, was originally an ornamental garden variety raised in the village of Somei near Edo. Cherry blossom viewings were also an opportunity for Edo denizens to meet one another, present themselves, and perform: matching fancy kimonos were worn for the occasion, and people sang and danced to celebrate the coming of Spring. The captivating scent of cherry blossoms heralds Spring's arrival.

Unquestionably a floral but with a softness and ease that is delightful and easy to appreciate. The Nippon Kodo site describes its uses as â€œrefreshment, relaxation, reading, listening to music, yoga, bathingâ€ and to me that’s just right. This is not a profound or otherworldly scent but it puts you in a pleasant, happy frame of mind. As a man, I find it both invigorating and calming, though I understand that is a contradiction.

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Oedo-Koh Cherry Blossoms

October 16, 2018

Reviewer:
MayKS from FL, USA

It isn't easy finding a cherry blossom incense that doesn't smell like a bouquet of mixed flowers or a soft variation of roses but this one really impressed me. It's scent didn't replicate another famliliar flower but had the softness of real cherry blossoms and the light musk that their uniqueness is known for. The cherry blossom's scent simply can't be described or compared with another flowers scent and this one is the best representation of them I have encountered so far. The scent is gentle but strong enough to spread and linger so it's well worth it and a new favorite of mine.

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Perfect scent

June 26, 2018

Reviewer:
Jennifer

This is a beautiful, sophisticated and feminine floral scent. It is slightly sweet, but never overpowering. Many people remarked they were surprised it was incense at all. This was the scent that peaked my interest in incense!